Millay

Millay Meaning & Origin

About Millay
The surname Millay is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mylenweard," which means "guardian of the mill." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were responsible for the operation and maintenance of mills. The name Millay signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their role as a guardian or caretaker of a mill.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Millay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Millay: 1,248
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21057
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Millay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Millay is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ML
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH0 L EY1
🌐 IPA
/mΙͺˈleΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Millay in Braille

Here's how to represent Millay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Millay in braille

How to sign the name Millay using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Millay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Millay in sign language

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